Moldova EU accession: European Parliament reaffirms support amid geopolitical tensions

The Republic of Moldova is gaining increasing strategic importance within the European Union, European Parliament (EP) Vice-President Victor Negrescu has said.

Mayors back administrative-territorial reform to boost development, EU funds

The administrative-territorial reform is crucial for the development of local communities, enhancing their ability to access European funds and improving the public services provided to citizens, according to Ala Procopciuc, the mayor of Călinești commune in the Fălești district. Similarly, Iulian Eremei, the mayor of Prepelița commune in the Sângerei district, believes that the territorial reform should begin with small villages, where a lack of financial and human resources hinders sustainable development without external support.

Moldova secures gas supply until 2026 amid new energy plan

Moldova has bought approximately 620 million cubic metres of gas, enough to cover estimated consumption until September 2026, the country's Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced on the Moldova 1 show, "IN CONTEXT."

Ukraine ambassador calls Russia's war 'more brutal than WWII'

Ukraine's ambassador to Moldova, Paun Rohovei, has called for a "just peace" for his country, describing Russia's war as "more brutal than World War II."

Moldova proposes cutting Transnistria polling stations

Moldovan authorities are considering reducing the number of polling stations for citizens in the breakaway region of Transnistria from 30 to 10 ahead of the September 28 parliamentary elections.

Fines may curb vote fraud: “A 10,000 lei bribe isn’t worth a 40,000 lei fine”

Voter corruption is one of the most significant vulnerabilities in the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, according to WatchDog expert Alexandru Bot. This statement comes in the wake of numerous searches conducted by law enforcement on Thursday, August 7, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the “Taito” application. In an interview with Moldova 1, Bot emphasized that the procedural actions being taken, including searches and efforts to counter digital tools that can influence voting, are “part of a series of preventive measures” that authorities must consistently implement.

Moldova: EU frontrunner, fast-tracking accession

The Republic of Moldova is "on the right track" in its European Union (EU) accession process, and it could become a member sooner than other candidate states if it maintains its reform momentum, asserts Victor Negrescu, Vice-President of the European Parliament (EP).

Moldova strengthens energy independence but growth stays slow

The Republic of Moldova has bolstered its resilience and is no longer reliant on Russia for energy resources. However, economic growth prospects remain constrained due to systemic risks and insufficient investment, according to finance expert Eugen Ghilețchi.

Exiled experts warn: Russian economy on the brink

Russia's economy has entered a critical phase, with economic stagnation, accelerating inflation, and a budget crisis converging into an imminent threat to internal stability.

How Russia uses Gazprom to influence Moldova’s energy and politics

For more than three decades, the Russian Federation has supported the separatist regime in Tiraspol by providing gas supplies and intends to continue doing so through various means.